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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 59143

"The Disabling and Capture of the Federal Gunboats 'Sachem' and 'Clifton', in the Attack on Sabine Pass, Texas, September 8th, 1863."


Line engraving published in "The Soldier in our Civil War", Volume II. USS Clifton is shown to the left, aground and returning fire from the Confederate fortifications. USS Sachem is at the right.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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6 November 2001